inclusif

/ɛ̃.kly.zif/
adjectiveIntermediate
formal

Describing a system, policy, or environment that embraces and accommodates all individuals, regardless of differences such as race, gender, disability, or background.

L'école inclusive permet à tous les enfants d'apprendre ensemble.

An inclusive school allows all children to learn together.

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Often used in contexts of education, workplace policies, and social initiatives.

Collocations

politique inclusiveinclusive policyéducation inclusiveinclusive educationemploi inclusifinclusive employment

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Related Phrases

être inclusifphrase
to be inclusive
promouvoir l'inclusionphrase
to promote inclusion

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Modern Contexts

The term is frequently used in discussions about social justice, workplace diversity, and accessible education.

Gold Rule

Gender Inclusivity

In French, 'inclusif' can also refer to gender-inclusive language, such as using 'tous et toutes' instead of 'tous'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'inclusus', meaning 'enclosed' or 'contained', with the suffix '-if' indicating a quality or state.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in social, educational, and workplace contexts to describe practices or environments that promote diversity and accessibility.

Word Breakdown

in-
in
prefix
+
-clus-
enclosed
root
+
-if
quality or state
suffix
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